Adult Education

KCC offers courses and services for area residents to further personal development, explore vocational interests, obtain a high school equivalency and prepare for entry to college credit courses and associate degree programs. These courses are preparation for college work, but do not apply toward a degree. When course numbers are used, adult education courses are identified with the numbers 3000-8999 (for example, ENGL 3403 or ABEC 6211).

ALIVE Literacy Program – The Adult Literacy Initiative Volunteers Expanded (ALIVE) program provides individual, classroom, and small group tutoring to improve the literacy skills of adults 16 years and older.

High School Equivalency – These courses teach students the reading, writing, math, social studies, natural science, and state and federal constitution information necessary to pass a high school equivalency (such as GED or HiSet) examination. Online instruction is available to qualified students.

English as a Second Language (ESL) – The ESL program provides non-native adults an opportunity to develop English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Assessment of language skills is conducted before entering class.

High School Level, Adult Secondary Education (ASE) – Classes are offered for persons wishing to earn credits toward completion of a traditional high school diploma. Credit is granted by the student’s resident high school district.